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title: "HPLC Mass Spectrometer"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000506128"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2017-07-28"
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# HPLC Mass Spectrometer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000506128

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh initiated a tender for the procurement of an HPLC Mass Spectrometer, with the procurement process classified under the goods category within the education industry. This contract was awarded following an open procedure as part of the APUC Framework LAB1001AP, and it is located in Edinburgh, UK. The award for this contract, valued at £307,590, was signed on 22 December 2016. The tender process attracted three bids, concluding with the selection of Thermo Fisher Scientific as the supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-precision scientific instruments and supplies related to laboratory equipment, which could enhance their market reach and visibility. Companies focused on innovative and technologically advanced products within the research sector, particularly those aligned with metabolomics and synthetic biology, would find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities. Engaging in this competitive tendering process could pave the way for future collaborations with established organisations in academia and research.

## Notice

Supplies

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The High Resolution Mass Spectrometer system will be used primarily to support research projects involving metabolomics and synthetic biology. It should be as future proof and advanced as possible within the budget. The package is a single unit mass spectrometer with UPLC/ HPLC chromatographic separation, with associated pre- and post-acquisition software.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL290871 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £307,590 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2017 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL290871

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL290871
  HPLC Mass Spectrometer - Supplies

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000506128

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